All About Brownsville - July 18, 2008

& Haywood County

July 18, 2008

Volume 4, Issue 27

Early voting starts today. Whether you like to go ahead and get it over with or enjoy the excitement of Election Day (August 7), be sure to cast your ballot.

Both the Carl Perkins Center and the Town of Stanton are working to provide needed school supplies for those less fortunate in our county. The beginning of school posed a difficult problem for families served by the Carl Perkins Center and this year’s school dress code adds an additional hardship. The Center is accepting donations of basic school supplies and monetary gifts at its office at 130 Boyd Ave. For more information, call the Center at 731-772-8378.

The Town of Stanton will “Stuff the Bus” again this year at the Stanton Farmers Market on July 26.

Quick Brag: Last week while you were reading AAB, I was getting to know our new granddaughter. Aimee was born Friday morning and weighed-in at a little over 7 lbs.

~ Sonia

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Friday, July 18

Early Voting Starts Today!!!

Early voting begins today, July 18 and will continue through August 2, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., Monday through Saturday, in the lobby of the Haywood County Courthouse. This is for the August 7^th State Primary and County General Election and includes all precincts in Haywood County. For more information, contact Andrea Smothers, Administrator of Elections, at 731-772-1760.

Saturday, July 19

Ken-Ten Truck & Tractor Pull

The Ken-Ten Truck & Tractor Pull is back again this year and will be held Saturday, July 19 beginning at 7 p.m. The pull will be held at the field on Hwy. 76 South beside Pictsweet. Admission is $10 per person and kids 5 and under get in free. All proceeds will benefit Park of Dreams, an all-inclusive park added at Volunteer Park. For more information about the pull, call 731-225-9137.

Monday, July 21

Community & Patriot Express Workshop

Learn step-by-step how to apply for an SBA Community Express Loan or Patriot Express loan (for veterans). Start-ups, full-time or part-time businesses are eligible. Seating is limited and on a first come first serve basis. The workshop will be Monday, July 21, from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m., at the Brownsville-Haywood County Chamber of Commerce. For more information and to reserve your spot, call the chamber at 731-772-2193. This event is sponsored by the TSBDC (JSCC) and the B-HC Chamber of Commerce.

Toddler Time at the Library

Toddler time at the Elma Ross Public Library will be Monday, July 21, at 11 a.m. Parents are encouraged to bring their toddlers and enjoy lots of stories, songs, puppets, crafts and a snack.

Tuesday, July 22

eCommunity Leadership Meeting

Haywood County eCommunity Leadership Team will meet on Tuesday, July 22, at 5:30 p.m., in the basement of the Brownsville Chamber of Commerce, 121 West Main. The Leadership Team will be finalizing the community benchmark and planning of Haywood County's broadband infrastructure and support applications. The community's input is very important. Anyone is invited to attend and take part in this process. This is an initiative of Connected Tennessee and part of the Governor's Trail to Innovation. For more information, contact Deanna Ward, 731-699-0234. Visit Connected Tennessee website.

Wednesday, July 23

Lunch 'N Learn at the Library

Lunch and Learn is planned for Wednesday, July 23, at noon at the Elma Ross Public Library. Each month promises an interesting speaker and an opportunity to learn something new. Remember to bring your lunch and the library will provide your drink and dessert. Call the library, 772-9534, for more information.

Thursday, July 24

Ribbon Cutting at Pat’s Fabrics & Collectibles

There’s a new business in Brownsville. Pat’s Fabrics and Collectibles feature an assortment of fabrics for home decorating, crafts, quilting and fashions, and are priced affordably. The Chamber will sponsor a Ribbon Cutting Thursday, July 24 at 10 a.m. Everyone is invited. Pat’s Fabrics is located at 1210 Anderson Ave., across from Ketchum Carpet. Open Tuesday – Friday 10-6, and Saturday 10-2.

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